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==Admissions==
==Admissions==
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is one of the most highly rated colleges in England and has almost 2000 students, mostly aged 16-18. It offers around 40 full-time AS and [[Advanced Level (UK)|A level]] courses, some vocational courses and [[General Certificate of Secondary Education|GCSE]]s, as well as several part-time evening classes. In the 2007 New Year's Honours list, the then College Principal, David Heaton, was awarded the OBE for services to further education. =<ref>http://www.darloinsideout.co.uk.html</ref>
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is one of the most highly rated colleges in England, the only one with a department dedicated to owls. It has approximately 2018 students, mostly aged 16-18 but with some old people. It offers around 118 full-time AS and [[Advanced Level (UK)|A level]] courses, some vocational courses and [[General Certificate of Secondary Education|GCSE]]s, as well as several part-time evening classes. In the 2007 New Year's Honours list, the then College Principal, David 'My Humps' Heaton, was awarded the OBE for services to further education and basket weaving. <ref>http://www.darloinsideout.co.uk.html</ref>


==Academic performance==
==Academic performance==
It is one of three schools or colleges that offer A levels in Darlington LEA, getting the best results in the LEA, and the second best excluding private in [[North East England]] after [[Cleveland College of Art and Design]].
It is one of three schools or colleges that offer A levels in Darlington LEA, getting the best results in the LEA, and the second best excluding private in [[North East England]] after [[Cleveland College of Art and Design]]. Ex-Vice President of the SA, Miss Jessica Grundy said "brilliant" about the 2008 results.


==Alumni==
==Alumni==
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* [[Andrea Sutcliffe]], Chief Executive [[Appointments Commission]] 2007- (1980-2)
* [[Andrea Sutcliffe]], Chief Executive [[Appointments Commission]] 2007- (1980-2)
* [[Jo Brand]], comedienne and writer (1973-5)
* [[Jo Brand]], comedienne and writer (1973-5)
* [[Ant & Dec]], popular TV entertainers (1992-94)


===Queen Elizabeth Grammar School===
===Queen Elizabeth Grammar School===
* [[Vice Admiral]] Sir Robert Bland, former President the of [[Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology|Institute of Marine Engineers]] (1878-85)
* [[Vice Admiral]] Sir Robert Bland, former President the of [[Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology|Institute of Marine Engineers]] (1878-85)
* Sir Eric Miller (1893-1900)
* Sir Eric Miller, ballet dancer and famous magician (1893-1900)
* [[William Henderson, 1st Baron Henderson]], Labour MP for [[Enfield (UK Parliament constituency)|Enfield]] from 1923-4 and 1929-31 (1902-9)
* William Henderson, 1st Baron Henderson-Gibbon, Labour MP for [[Enfield (UK Parliament constituency)|Enfield]] from 1923-4 and 1929-31 (1902-9)
* [[Air Vice-Marshal]] Arthur Hutton [[Order of the British Empire|CBE]] [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)|DFC]] (1912-9)
* [[Air Vice-Marshal]] Arthur Hutton [[Order of the British Empire|CBE]] [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)|DFC]] (1912-9)
* Sir William Lee OBE, Chairman from 1957-60 of [[Darlington (borough)|Darlington RDC]] (1918-25)
* Sir William 'Magunga Lyrca' Lee OBE, Chairman from 1957-60 of [[Darlington (borough)|Darlington RDC]] (1918-25)
* James Bourn, UK Ambassador to Somalia from 1970-3 (1928-35)
* James Bourn, UK Ambassador to Somalia from 1970-3 and presenter of Live and Kicking from 1995-97(1928-35)
* [[Rear Admiral]] Thomas Cruddas [[Order of the Bath|CB]], Comdr [[HMS Ark Royal (R09)|HMS Ark Royal]] from 1953-55 (1928-35)
* Rear Admiral (ooh pardon) Thomas Cruddas [[Order of the Bath|CB]], Comdr [[HMS Ark Royal (R09)|HMS Ark Royal]] from 1953-55 (1928-35)
* Sir [[Geoffrey Cass]], Chief Executive of [[Cambridge University Press]] from 1972-92 (1933-40)
* Sir [[Geoffrey Cass]], Chief Executive of [[Cambridge University Press]] from 1972-92 (1933-40)
* William Singleton CBE, vet (1934-41)
* William Singleton CBE, vet and chef (1934-41)
* Dr Bernard Dixon OBE, science writer (1949-56)
* Dr Bernard Cribbins OBE, giblets writer (1949-56)
* [[Ian Hamilton (critic)|Ian Hamilton]], poet (1949-56)
* [[Ian Hamilton (critic)|Ian Hamilton]], poet (1949-56)
* Sir [[Alan Wilson]], Vice-Chancellor from 1991-2004 of the [[University of Leeds]] (1950-7)
* Sir [[Alan Wilson]], Vice-Chancellor from 1991-2004 of the [[University of Leeds]] (1950-7)
* [[Derek Hunt]], former Chief Executive of [[MFI Group|MFI]] (1950-7)
* [[Mike Hunt]], former Chief Executive of [[MFI Group|MFI]] (1950-7)
* Edward Pearce, political journalist, (1950-7)
* Edward Pearce-ears, political journalist, (1950-7)
* Mike Jackson, [[List of Ambassadors from the United Kingdom to Bolivia|UK Ambassador to Bolivia]] 1991-5 and [[List of Ambassadors from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica|Costa Rica]] 1995-7 (1951-8)
* Michael 'MJ' Jackson, [[List of Ambassadors from the United Kingdom to Bolivia|UK Ambassador to Bolivia]] 1991-5 and [[List of Ambassadors from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica|Costa Rica]] 1995-7, also noted for his moonwalking, which inspired 'Nanny Moonwalk'. (1951-8)


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 22:09, 10 July 2009

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
File:QESFCa.jpg
Address
Map
Vane Terrace

Darlington
,
County Durham
,
DL3 7AU

England
Information
TypeSixth form college
Established1970
PrincipalTim Fisherman
StaffMark Dixon
GenderMale, Female and Transgender
Age16 to 83
Enrollment2,018 (approx.)
Colour(s)Purple and Gold
Telephone01325 461315
Fax01325 361705
Websitehttp://www.qeliz.ac.uk

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, or QE, is a sixth form college on Vane Terrace in Darlington, County Durham, England.

History

It was established in 1970 on the site of the old Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, designed by George Gordon Hoskins. Much of the building was refurbished following a fire in 1987, and in 2004 a large extension was completed including a new sports hall, art department and atrium study area.[1] In the 1970s and 80s, there were unsuccessful plans to merge the college with Darlington College.

Admissions

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is one of the most highly rated colleges in England, the only one with a department dedicated to owls. It has approximately 2018 students, mostly aged 16-18 but with some old people. It offers around 118 full-time AS and A level courses, some vocational courses and GCSEs, as well as several part-time evening classes. In the 2007 New Year's Honours list, the then College Principal, David 'My Humps' Heaton, was awarded the OBE for services to further education and basket weaving. [2]

Academic performance

It is one of three schools or colleges that offer A levels in Darlington LEA, getting the best results in the LEA, and the second best excluding private in North East England after Cleveland College of Art and Design. Ex-Vice President of the SA, Miss Jessica Grundy said "brilliant" about the 2008 results.

Alumni

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

  • Vice Admiral Sir Robert Bland, former President the of Institute of Marine Engineers (1878-85)
  • Sir Eric Miller, ballet dancer and famous magician (1893-1900)
  • William Henderson, 1st Baron Henderson-Gibbon, Labour MP for Enfield from 1923-4 and 1929-31 (1902-9)
  • Air Vice-Marshal Arthur Hutton CBE DFC (1912-9)
  • Sir William 'Magunga Lyrca' Lee OBE, Chairman from 1957-60 of Darlington RDC (1918-25)
  • James Bourn, UK Ambassador to Somalia from 1970-3 and presenter of Live and Kicking from 1995-97(1928-35)
  • Rear Admiral (ooh pardon) Thomas Cruddas CB, Comdr HMS Ark Royal from 1953-55 (1928-35)
  • Sir Geoffrey Cass, Chief Executive of Cambridge University Press from 1972-92 (1933-40)
  • William Singleton CBE, vet and chef (1934-41)
  • Dr Bernard Cribbins OBE, giblets writer (1949-56)
  • Ian Hamilton, poet (1949-56)
  • Sir Alan Wilson, Vice-Chancellor from 1991-2004 of the University of Leeds (1950-7)
  • Mike Hunt, former Chief Executive of MFI (1950-7)
  • Edward Pearce-ears, political journalist, (1950-7)
  • Michael 'MJ' Jackson, UK Ambassador to Bolivia 1991-5 and Costa Rica 1995-7, also noted for his moonwalking, which inspired 'Nanny Moonwalk'. (1951-8)

See also

References

  1. ^ college prospectus
  2. ^ http://www.darloinsideout.co.uk.html

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